Laboratory Chemical Disposal
Laboratory Chemical Disposal
Lab waste disposal is a time consuming, laborious process. It is no wonder that, in many cases. procedures are arbitrarily followed. The five most common errors committed in chemical waste disposal are improper labeling, improper segregation, improper storage, failure to seal properly and excess accumulation. For the proper disposal of chemical lab waste, it is imperative to have the correct tools and containers, procedural knowledge and the requisite training to properly use them.
Proper Disposal
Ultimately, flammable liquids and solid chemical waste are incinerated. Non-reactive liquids are treated in a wastewater facility and the solid residue then burned. The issue for any prudent and responsible lab is the proper accumulation, segregation, storage and subsequent transport of the lab waste.
There is a separate methodology for the treatment of solvents, acids and bases. Each methodology is mandated by Provincial and Federal agencies and must be rigorously followed or significant fines may be levied.
What is Lab Packing?
Generally speaking, lab packing is the use of an outside vendor to handle your chemical lab disposal. The following is a brief overview of the procedure.
Segregation
Chemicals are separated by type, placed into small containers and individually labeled.
Repacking
The small containers are packed in 250 litre drums with an appropriate and absorbent packaging material.
Overpacking
250 litre drums that have been inappropriately repacked by the lab personnel or are damaged are further repacked, or “overpacked“, in slightly larger containment drums.
Shipping
The drums of lab waste are labeled, sealed and staged for transport and disposal.
Paperwork
A complete and detailed inventory is made of the contents each drum and is provided to the lab and to the transport company.
Benefits of Lab Packs
The accumulation of small amounts of a multitude of chemicals creates numerous problems for a laboratory, not least of which is lab safety. A lab pack solution resolves these issues and allows the lab to concentrate on its own objectives.
A lab pack reduces the need for secure storage space and the attendant, necessary oversight. In addition, the work area is fundamentally less hazardous as accidents cannot occur if the material is not present.
Lab technicians may not always be familiar with the most current handling procedures or may be pressed for time resulting in improperly packed materials. Our highly trained crews are extremely experienced in the proper containment and packing of every type of lab waste. They will safely and efficiently stage your materials for transport and disposal.
Federal and Provincial regulations
change all the time. Our company maintains an authoritative list of all pertinent regulations and laws. Our technicians will spend the necessary time to ensure that compliance is never an issue. All necessary paperwork is handled by our company.
Familiarity with handing procedures allows our technicians to quickly and efficiently complete the procedures. Lab packing is an economical alternative to handling the process yourself.
The goal of chemical lab disposal is the safe and environmentally responsible destruction of lab waste. A lab pack solution offers this solution. Our chemical waste disposal company can manage this process from beginning to end in a safe, affordable and regulation-compliant manner.